Kristin McGee

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Kristin McGee
Born (1973-08-31) August 31, 1973 (age 50)[1]
EducationNew York University
Occupation
  • Fitness instructor
EmployerPeloton Interactive, Inc.

Kristin McGee (born August 31, 1973) is an American fitness instructor and yogi who launched Peloton Interactive yoga classes.[2] She is a mom of three boys and a fitness influencer who advocates for the benefits of movement.[3][4]

Early life[edit]

McGee was born in Pocatello, Idaho and attended Irving Junior High and Pocatello High School.[5] McGee studied dance starting at a young age, and was a cheerleader and played tennis in high school.[5]

McGee moved to New York City to study theater at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.[6] While she worked to land acting roles, McGee became a certified yoga and Pilates instructor.[7]

Career[edit]

After college graduation in 1997, McGee lived in New York and taught yoga and Pilates to famous actors including Leann Rimes, Steve Martin, Tina Fey, Emilia Clarke, and Savanah Guthrie.[8]

McGee worked as the choreographer and host of MTV's Pilates and yoga DVDs in the early 2000s,[9] and has appeared on the Today Show and Good Morning America.[10] McGee also produced her own DVD series, which includes Kristin McGee’s Power Yoga and Kristin McGee’s Bendigirl Yoga.[8]

From 2009 to 2010, McGee had a recurring role on the TV show 30 Rock where she married Jason Sudeikis.[11][12]

McGee joined Peloton Interactive in 2018 and was one of the three instructors that launched the yoga class category.[13] [14]

References[edit]

  1. ^ T, Richard (2021-10-01). "All about Kristin Mcgee -Peloton Instructor". The Bikers Gear. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
  2. ^ Konstantinovsky, Michelle (2021-09-21). "Everything You Want to Know About Peloton Yoga, Including Classes and Instructors". news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
  3. ^ "This Is What a Peloton Yoga Instructor Eats In a Day". Eat This Not That. 2019-04-10. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
  4. ^ "Pregnant with Twins". www.mother.ly. 2016-12-08. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
  5. ^ a b Coffin, Deanne (2021-02-17). "A Woman that Grew up in Pocatello is Making a Name for Herself in New York City". KPVI. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
  6. ^ "How My Yoga and Pilates Journey Led Me to Peloton | By Kristin McGee". The Output. 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
  7. ^ "Yogi Kristin McGee: What I Learned from My 20-Something Self". www.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
  8. ^ a b "Kristin McGee". www.alomoves.com. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
  9. ^ MTV Yoga, retrieved 2022-06-15
  10. ^ "MTV Yoga - Kristin McGee". Total Fitness DVDs. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
  11. ^ "Kristin McGee". IMDb. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
  12. ^ "Login • Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2022-06-15. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  13. ^ I'm thrilled to announce that today I'm joining the Peloton team as one of the premiere Peloton Yoga instructors! I can't wait for all of you to try my..., retrieved 2022-06-15
  14. ^ Ryan, Maggie (2021-01-29). "She's a Peloton Yoga Instructor and Mom of 3, and This Is Her Workout Routine". POPSUGAR Fitness. Retrieved 2022-06-15.